[Jewelry making - Article 01401] - Re: [Orchid] Square Rings Sizes

[Rick Copeland]

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>     I am trying to get my head around sizes of square rings. What is
>     rather simple for round rings gets difficult for square ones -
>     well, difficult for me. 

    If you are talking about the finger size of a square ring then the
    best tip I have is directly from Orchid. I tried to find the original
    post but I seem to be search challenged this morning. But here is how
    I remember it: 

    Make a paper ring mandrill. Take a piece of copier paper (about 20
    lb should be good) and wrap it around the ring mandrill a few times.
    Tape it in a couple places so it holds together. Now take your ring
    sizers and slide them on one at a time and mark the sizes on your
    paper mandrill. Your paper mandrill can now be slid into almost any
    shape ring to determine what size it is. 

Rick Copeland
Silversmith and Lapidary Artisan
Rocky Mountain Wonders
Colorado Springs, Colorado
http://rockymountainwonders.com
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